CHRIS CAFFERY In Support Of VIVAN CAMPBELL's Battle With Cancer - "My Prayers Go Out To Him And His Family As He Fights This Terrible Part Of Our Human Reality"
June 10, 2013, 11 years ago
In light of the forthcoming European and North American dates from DEF LEPPARD, guitarist Vivian Campbell felt it would be right to let the band's supporters know that he is currently in recovery from cancer:
"My diagnosis was Hodgkin's Lymphoma and 6 months of chemotherapy is the prescribed treatment. I’m about 2 months in and feeling rather spiffy, all things considered. Hodgkin's has an over 80% cure rate, so by my reckoning, if you’re going to have a cancer, Hodgie’s is the one to have! The reason I’m sharing this with you is because, despite cancer and chemo, me and my new aerodynamic hairstyle (read: no hair) are going on tour this summer with the band and I don’t want anyone to be so shocked by my new look that they ask for a refund. Simple economics, really."
In the wake of the news, guitarist CHRIS CAFFERY (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) posted the following message:
"I remember the first time I listened to the album Holy Diver from DIO. Instantly I was blown away by the music and power. Of course I was very familiar with the late great RONNIE JAMES DIO, however there were some new sounds coming from the magical hands of Vivian Campbell. It wasn't too long ago that my dear friend Ronnie passed from cancer. If you haven't seen the news Vivian is currently in treatment for a different type of cancer. My prayers go out to him and his family as he fights this terrible part of our human reality. I have had many friends beat this disease and I am hoping for nothing other than a complete recovery for Vivian."
Campbell's complete update on his condition can be found here.
